SILKSTONE CRESCENT, WF2 7ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7ET

SILKSTONE CRESCENT, WF2 7ET, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.82 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7ET crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 7ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7ET, encompassing approximately 1523 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 7ET Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Adwick Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Deffer Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kettlethorpe Road with total crimes: 2

SILKSTONE CRESCENT, WF2 7ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.8228.57%
Criminal damage and arson35.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Burglary11.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.85-50.00%
Other theft24.60-33.33%
Public order21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.44-22.22%
Other theft39.1950.00%
Public order31.97-25.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.3250.00%
Public order411.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Other crime21.970.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.13500.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Public order21.31-50.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.5733.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.63-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.1357.14%
Public order37.220.00%
Drugs21.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-75.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.10-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.60100.00%
Public order32.630.00%
Other crime31.970.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.82125.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.91300.00%
Vehicle crime12.63-75.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.79-55.56%
Vehicle crime42.630.00%
Public order32.630.00%
Other crime21.97-33.33%
Other theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.130.00%
Public order35.910.00%
Other crime31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 202418
April 202412
March 20242
February 202411
January 20247
December 202318
November 20239
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 7ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Adwick Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Deffer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Kettlethorpe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hoyland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Silkstone Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kettlethorpe Hall Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Knightsway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. St Georges Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cubley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rockley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1